Bus from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan

About the Koh Samui to Koh Phangan Bus Route

Koh Samui to Koh Phangan is one of the shortest inter-island crossings in Thailand — just 45 minutes by high-speed ferry, making it an easy hop between two of the Gulf coast's most popular islands.

Route Details & Travel Information

Koh Samui and Koh Phangan are neighbouring islands in the Gulf of Thailand, separated by just 20 kilometres of water. The frequent ferry connection makes it easy to base yourself on either island and visit the other as a day trip, or to continue your journey from one to the other.

Ferries depart from multiple piers on Koh Samui — Nathon Pier on the western coast and Big Buddha Pier in the northeast are the main departure points. Lomprayah and Seatran both operate high-speed catamarans that take about 45 minutes.

Koh Phangan's main pier is Thong Sala on the western coast. From here, songthaews and taxis connect to all parts of the island. Haad Rin (Full Moon Party beach) is on the southeastern tip, about 30 minutes by songthaew.

Book well in advance for Full Moon Party nights — ferries fill completely and prices increase significantly in the days around the full moon.

Bus Operators

The following operators run regular services on the Koh Samui–Koh Phangan route:

• Lomprayah — licensed, air-conditioned service
• Seatran — licensed, air-conditioned service
• Raja Ferry — licensed, air-conditioned service

Compare prices across all operators before booking — fares can vary significantly by class and season.

Departure Schedule

Departures: Multiple daily ferries

From: Nathon or Big Buddha Pier, Koh Samui

To: Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan

Schedules may vary by operator and season. Confirm departure times when booking, particularly during Thai public holidays.

Travel Tip

✅ Book early around Full Moon Party dates — ferries to Koh Phangan fill up completely.

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